Multi-Craft Equipment Rebuild and Coatings Specialist
6 days ago
Chattanooga
Job DescriptionBuild, Restore, and Finish Industrial ComponentsCompany Snapshot Founded in 1963, Industrial Plating Company helps leading manufacturers reduce operating costs and improve product quality through high-performance coatings and component remanufacturing. Role at a Glance As a Multi-Craft Equipment Rebuild and Coatings Specialist in Chattanooga, TN, you’ll prepare, apply, and finish coatings on a wide variety of industrial parts—supported by training on machining, grinding, dynamic balancing, thermal spray, and chrome plating. What You’ll Do • Read engineering drawings and follow detailed work instructions., • Measure and verify specs: thickness, dimensions, TIR, and surface roughness., • Mask parts to protect critical features during coating., • Maintain a clean, organized work area and complete required safety training., • Operate forklifts, hoists, and other part-moving equipment safely., • Use lathes, OD/ID and cylindrical grinders, sandblasting, coating, polishing, and buffing equipment to process parts., • Perform routine operator maintenance on machines., • Document work accurately using software and spreadsheets.Training You’ll Receive, • Precision measurement tools: dial indicators, micrometers, thickness gauges, pi tape, surface profilometers., • Surface prep: visual inspection and sandblasting techniques., • Coating processes: plasma, HVOF, twin wire arc, and plating rectifiers., • Finishing: achieving specified finishes, including mirror-quality surfaces., • Machining/Grinding: manual lathes, cylindrical grinders, positioners, and additional shop tools., • Diagnostics: issues common to rotating equipment components.Ideal Candidate Traits, • Mechanically inclined, hands-on, and eager to learn multiple roles., • Comfortable with variety and pace; focused on getting it right the first time., • Sees challenges as opportunities and focuses on root cause.Preferred Background (Not Required), • Experience with lathes, mills, and cylindrical grinding., • Operating cranes and hoists., • MIG, TIG, or stick welding.Personal Attributes, • Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed., • Owns productivity and quality targets aligned with customer needs., • Strong problem-solving mindset., • Basic computer and data entry skills.Minimum Qualifications, • High school diploma or GED., • Technical certificate/degree a plus., • Lean/5S exposure preferred.Employment Type Full-time Benefits • 401(k), • Medical, Dental, Vision, • Life insurance, • Paid time offSchedule & Hours, • Weekend shift: 5am-5pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Initial training is Monday-Friday, 5am-1:30pm., • Weekday shift: 5am-1:30pm Monday-Friday., • Overtime may be required. Expected 40-50 hours per week.Work Setting In person (Chattanooga, TN) Core Proficiencies • Quality inspection, • Mechanical troubleshooting, • Manual machiningTools & Technologies, • MIG welder, TIG welder, • Manual lathe, • Cylindrical grinder, OD/ID grinding machines, • Paint sprayerHow to Apply Please include your resume and salary requirements with your application.